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The two-story building, built approximately 90 years ago as a warehouse, was completely renovated. Although the building is old both inside and out, there are no superfluous decorations inside, and it is a very dynamic space with a simple atrium. The building was reinforced in places and newly revived as an esthetic salon. The space has been created as an exotic space with a mix of Eastern and Western tastes.
Retro Song of New York is a residential interior design for a home shaped by memories of New York. The layout was reorganized by removing interior partition walls, which resolved a fragmented plan and an enclosed kitchen. A warm vintage industrial style and a modern grand style are combined through a shared grey base. Leather, wood, iron and metal add visual variety. The living room and dining room have no ceiling, and dark grey paint extends the perceived height. A kitchen island faces the dining room to support family interaction.
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Xiangzishen Teahouse is the interior design of a tea house in Jinan, China. The space covers 500 square meters and has a two-story frame structure that holds a display store and a tea room. The layout follows Chinese garden principles, using overlapping views to make a small area feel wide. Marble, texture paint, elm wood and Changhong glass are combined with Chinese red tones and landscape painting themes. The result is a quiet place where visitors can meet friends, drink afternoon tea and rest.
The iconic black and white stripes of Sephora were used as a visual focus to guide the flow of people and bring a better consumer experience. The optical illusion and the linear composition of waves form a Sephora bay, resulting in a different visual experience. The lines on the black and white columns are extended to the interior of the space, thus forming a natural visual guide.
Think out of the Box is a show flat interior design of 48 square meters, completed in Taiwan in November 2020. The plan places the living room directly behind the entrance door, so visitors reach the social area at once. An open kitchen and a bench dining seat support relaxed interaction. Above the dining table, a triangular shade lamp is paired with a ball lamp to soften the light. A black marble storage wall keeps objects out of sight, and a mirror wall divides the public and private areas of the home.
The Story Begins is a residential interior design project completed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The design transforms a twenty eight year old unit into a new home. The original unit had exposed beams, a low ceiling and an impractical structure. A total remodel reorganized the layout to balance practical needs with aesthetic intent. Each space is personalized to suit the character of the client, described as bold and curious. The interior offers a sense of tranquility together with surprising elements. Work took place between November 2021 and February 2022.
Courtyard House 39 is the interior design of a three storey semi-terrace house in Penang, Malaysia, with a built area of about 250 square meters. The ground floor was reorganized through partial demolition and rebuilding to create an open plan, a light well, an additional bedroom and a functional kitchen. Placed openings and vent blocks support natural cross ventilation, while a skylight brings changing daylight into a shared leisure corner. Timber, red bricks and concrete are the main materials. A pocket garden links the dining area with the outdoors.
Floating Minimalist Poetic is a sales and marketing center located in Nanchang, China. The design takes its cue from the natural lake on the site. Minimalist deconstruction is used to create a quiet, natural and technological atmosphere that softens the usual commercial character of a sales space. The building rises freely on the lakeshore like a sail, forming a lake art museum that is contemporary and poetic. The space is planned to serve later as a club for residents, offering a sustainable place for communication between neighbouring communities.
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Moshang is a residential interior design for a villa in Anji, Huzhou, Zhejiang. The 175 square meter home applies a modern Chinese style. The space is based on a light wood tone and marble furniture with natural texture. Yellow bronze details outline the lines. In the living room, a black coffee table and a carpet with cloud patterns echo the abstract landscape paintings in the open dining room. Malachite green and orange accents warm the bedroom, where embossed leather covers the background wall. A grid partition separates the master bedroom and the study.
Newton's Cradle is a 226 square meter residential interior in Macau, completed in August 2021. The design takes its name from the swinging spheres of a Newton's cradle, used as a symbol of shared energy and family interaction. Arches, curved lines and ovals appear across the rooms, turning flat shapes into three-dimensional forms when viewed from different angles. Large original windows bring in daylight and reduce the need for electric lighting. Wallpaper and artificial leather replace stone, and the open public area limits the use of partitions.
Optical Fibers is a residential interior design completed in Taiwan. Light and shadow guide the whole layout. The living room, study and dining room are connected without partitions, which keeps the space bright and open. An L shaped sofa and a writing desk divide the living room from the study without a solid wall. The television wall is built with stone, metal and wood, and grey tones are combined with titanium plated metal. Wooden cabinets add warmth. In the bedroom, an inclined ceiling with strip lights hides the low beams and columns.
Fuhome is a residential interior design for an apartment in Hung Hom with a useful area of 2,228 square feet. Two connected units were opened up and replanned into a layout of four halls and six rooms. The theme is a warehouse style, combined with the needs of modern family life. The plan includes an open kitchen, a play room, a laundry room and a shared room for three children. A sliding door with an iron mesh and black framed glass separates the kitchen and limits cooking smoke. Sliding doors also connect the shared rooms and the master bathroom for easy use at night.